Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma)
Here you will find item records with full-text slides of session and poster presentations given at past Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) nursing research events, congresses and biennial conventions. You will also find collections of research studies funded by the Sigma Foundation, Sigma-published materials, and selected Sigma-related videos.
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Our mission is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Our biennial convention and annual research congress provides educational opportunities that help bridge nursing research to clinical practice.
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Sigma Academies, Past [178]
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Sigma-hosted Events [10663]
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Sigma Publications [246]
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Sigma Scholarship [18]
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Recent Submissions
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NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [November 2023 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-11-21)Join us for this upcoming NCLEX webinar to refine your skills and learn more about the NGN before taking the exam! NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will focus on content that has the greatest chance of showing up on your ... -
The Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement (EBPQI) initiatives
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-11-01)This webinar introduces the first conceptual model for Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement (EBPQI) initiatives. The mountain model couples with EBP and QI paradigm principles into a unified conceptual framework for ... -
A duel role: Nurses as family caregivers
The purpose of this study is to understand the emotional and financial wellbeing for nurses who balance the dual caregiving role of “nurse” and “family caregiver,” (referred as dual role caregiver ... -
Engaging nurses in global public policy: A conversation with Sigma's UN Liaisons
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-10-30)This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the UN system, the role of Sigma’s UN Liaison team, and key global public policy priorities that are relevant for nurses to engage in. Participants will ... -
A fully immersive virtual reality based bicycle activity for low-income community dwelling older adults: A feasibility pilot study
The overarching purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a fully immersive virtual reality based bicycle physical activity intervention for low-income older adults; assess the preliminary effects of the ... -
Psychedelics & nursing: Updates from the Oregon frontier
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-10-24)Psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT) has received significant attention in recent years, including publication of FDA registry trials in major medical journals, yet many nurses are unfamiliar with the modality. This webinar ... -
A collaborative online international learning experience with doctoral nursing students in three countries
This presentation will describe the process by which faculty in three different countries developed a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) experience with doctoral nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [October 2023 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-10-19)Watch this NCLEX webinar to refine your skills and learn more about the NGN before taking the exam! NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will focus on content that has the greatest chance of showing up on your exam and discuss ... -
Artificial intelligence: A new paradigm in nursing education, research and practice
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-10-10)This webinar will discuss the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and the implications this has for nursing education, research, and clinical practice. Dr. Siobhán O’Connor will outline the ... -
Exercise habits for veterans
The purpose of the study was to pilot test the innovative VetPA4Life physical activity (PA) habit formation program for Veterans. The objectives of the study were to determine the feasibility for recruitment and retention ... -
Lifestyle medicine for the advanced practice nurse
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-09-20)During this presentation, the advanced practice nurse will be introduced to the six pillars of lifestyle medicine including the scientific evidence to support the utilization of these pillars in the prevention, treatment, ... -
Nursing workforce development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A global advocacy action plan
The global population is estimated to be 9.7 billion by 20505. Of the top ten countries with the largest expected population growth, five are in Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, ... -
[Excerpt and supplemental materials for] Practice & leadership in nursing homes
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-11)This item record pertains to an excerpt from Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes, which is provided free of charge by the publisher. About this book: Long-term care settings are highly regulated environments where ... -
Professional quality of life and intention to stay in the job among US perinatal nurses
The purpose of this repeated, cross-sectional survey study was to examine professional quality of life (i.e., burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress) among perinatal registered nurses providing direct ... -
A longitudinal perspective of professional quality of life and intention to stay among perinatal registered nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this study is to examine the professional quality of life and intention to stay in the current job and nursing profession among perinatal nurses since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Long term care home residents' experiences with socially assistive technologies and the effectiveness of these technologies: A mixed methods systematic review protocol
To document the experiences of LTC residents with the use of socially assistive technologies and the effectiveness of these technologies in decreasing depression, loneliness, and social isolation in LTC settings. -
Predictors and mediators of postpartum depression (PPD) and experiences of accessing mental health treatment for PPD among Syrian refugee women settling in Turkey: A mixed methods study
The purposes of this study of female Syrian refugees are to: (a) identify subtypes of PPD, (b) examine predictors and mediators of PPD, and (c) describe the experiences of mothers with PPD symptoms in accessing mental ... -
Exploring sub-cultural adolescent population experiences of opioids [ESCAPE Opioids]
The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences and under-researched core cultural characteristics (e.g., cultural values, norms, beliefs, attitudes) that may lead to opioid misuse among adolescents living in a ... -
Effectiveness of psychoeducational intervention among patients with advanced cancer
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention (PEI) on psychological distress, anxiety, depression, coping, fatigue, and quality of life. We hypothesized that the psycho-educational ... -
Stress, the Superwoman Schema and cardiovascular wellbeing among rural and medically underserved African American women
This research aimed to enhance understanding of stress and cardiovascular health within rural, medically underserved African American women. It investigated their cardiovascular health status, explored their viewpoints on ...